Anybody here HIV+ or know anyone well who is?
Anybody here HIV+ or know anyone well who is?
07 December 2004, 12:35 PM
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Hello
I knew someone who was HIV+ a few years ago, well over 10 years ago, but unfortuntately they died.
If you want serious help, you should probably ask a question rather than getting people to PM you.
Steve.
I knew someone who was HIV+ a few years ago, well over 10 years ago, but unfortuntately they died.
If you want serious help, you should probably ask a question rather than getting people to PM you.
Steve.
07 December 2004, 12:35 PM
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SN is pretty daft place to get "serious" advice on anything (apart for cars) but it passes the time.
I would assume a topic on HIV is one that requires serious input and isnt suitable to pass the time...may want to look elsewhere!
I would assume a topic on HIV is one that requires serious input and isnt suitable to pass the time...may want to look elsewhere!
07 December 2004, 12:36 PM
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I think getting HIV sufferers on the Weakest Link is a really bad idea, Anne, don't do it.
Alternatively if you want sensible info try the Terrence Higgins Trust website
Alternatively if you want sensible info try the Terrence Higgins Trust website
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07 December 2004, 12:41 PM
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Dont you just think its terrible though that if you get life assurance you have to declare if you have had an aids test. Surely its better to not ask the question than have people die in ignorance because it would affect their premiums. It must be better to be safe and responsable. In fact its criminally stupid IMHO. Should be outlawed. Is it not a form of discrimination
07 December 2004, 12:55 PM
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Totally agree stuey, at the company I work at a couple of us needed to get keyman insurance, advisor came and took all our details a month or so later doctor contacts me to say I need a HIV test before they will accept the policy, I consider myself low-risk but if you have the test you have to see a councillor. Ten minutes with the councillor and I was convinced I had it and was crapping myself about having a test! And the biggest joke is they would have an exclusion that wouldnt cover you if you did die from it!
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07 December 2004, 01:11 PM
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Hmm seems strange - my keyman insurance didn't stipulate I'd have to have a HIV test. They seemed more bothered about me smoking than whether or not I'd 'spunked up a wrong 'un'
07 December 2004, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Stueyb
Dont you just think its terrible though that if you get life assurance you have to declare if you have had an aids test. Surely its better to not ask the question than have people die in ignorance because it would affect their premiums. It must be better to be safe and responsable. In fact its criminally stupid IMHO. Should be outlawed. Is it not a form of discrimination
07 December 2004, 01:24 PM
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Just ask what you want to know. If we know the answer we will reply. I can certainly have a go at answering questions specific to the microbiological side of things.
07 December 2004, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Anne Robinson
I know but ahead of an appointment this week I just want to try and set my mind to rest if possible.
07 December 2004, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
Especially as women are now routinely tested for HIV when they get pregnant.
07 December 2004, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Anne Robinson
Because she was a woman in a high risk category, and I'm talking myself into believing I'm getting the flu symptoms that apparently are common in the weeks following infection. But THT told me that I only engaged in low-risk activities, and that I have to wait for twelve weeks before I can take a test. So until then, its a case of coping day by day.
Note to everybody - dont let this happen to you. If you're too drunk to know what you're doing, just dont do it. I'd swap the way I'm feeling right now for anything, it's terrifying.
Note to everybody - dont let this happen to you. If you're too drunk to know what you're doing, just dont do it. I'd swap the way I'm feeling right now for anything, it's terrifying.
whens ur appointment ?
07 December 2004, 01:39 PM
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If you want to have an AIDS test without insurance problems - donate blood!
Apart from being the honourable thing to do, it also lets you have an AIDS test (as well as many other tests) without fear of insurance/employment etc problems. See here for details on giving blood.
Apart from being the honourable thing to do, it also lets you have an AIDS test (as well as many other tests) without fear of insurance/employment etc problems. See here for details on giving blood.
07 December 2004, 01:41 PM
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Does that mean Anne Robinson is either a man or a lesbo??
I thought there was something weird about that woman!
Sorry trying to lighten the tone a little.
I thought there was something weird about that woman!
Sorry trying to lighten the tone a little.
07 December 2004, 01:50 PM
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So i she a Prossie ???? 
Only asking as you say she is the High Risk Category ??
I dont think its much to worry about, get some beechams into you & take it from there
Only asking as you say she is the High Risk Category ??
I dont think its much to worry about, get some beechams into you & take it from there
07 December 2004, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerome
How very helpful of you to let "Anne" know...
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07 December 2004, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Anne Robinson
Yeah we need to lighten the tone. Difficult for me though.
My appointment will be after twelve weeks from the time I slept with this woman. Low-risk means "normal" sex - with a condom. That split. Didn't really think more of it until I started generally feeling unwell, putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5. The girl is being very defensive in a "you shouldn't have got me drunk" way, but denies being infected. Problem is, many people out there dont know they have it. It's a horrible situation - I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
My appointment will be after twelve weeks from the time I slept with this woman. Low-risk means "normal" sex - with a condom. That split. Didn't really think more of it until I started generally feeling unwell, putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5. The girl is being very defensive in a "you shouldn't have got me drunk" way, but denies being infected. Problem is, many people out there dont know they have it. It's a horrible situation - I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
and why would u think the worst just bcoz of this woman. obviously u've been with others b4 so whats different here ?
07 December 2004, 02:01 PM
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I really feel for you. The wait of that duration must be agonising. Is there no way it can be done sooner? - or does it not show up?
Given that your partner has been intimate with many other people recently, she is likely to be carrying other bugs (other than the nasty one in question), it's probabily a case of you've got the flu / cold from her & nothing more.
Given that your partner has been intimate with many other people recently, she is likely to be carrying other bugs (other than the nasty one in question), it's probabily a case of you've got the flu / cold from her & nothing more.
07 December 2004, 02:03 PM
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u could still get a test now, cos the 3 month thing is like at 'most'. it could show either way b4 that so u wouldnt have to worry for so long. if u know what i mean
07 December 2004, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Anne Robinson
Yes, she's a white South African call-girl.
She's in her 20s, I'm in my 30s.
She's in her 20s, I'm in my 30s.
You must be lonely
Only jesting mate, you will be fine, just chill out & stay away from the prossies i mean call girls .............. sorry Professional Woman
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07 December 2004, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip
Just answered his/her question in a straight and honest way. Nobody else seems to be able to do this. Something to hide maybe.
Chip
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As for me having something to hide, I certainly haven't. I had a family friend die of AIDS before most people knew what it meant and I've worked and socialised with several HIV+ people in the past.
07 December 2004, 02:05 PM
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Where did this happen? Just because if its Dubai all the girls need to have an aids test before engaging in work.
Generally though, i feel you are suffering massive guilt, which is driving you on to imagine your symptoms out of general snuffles and wheezes.
Generally though, i feel you are suffering massive guilt, which is driving you on to imagine your symptoms out of general snuffles and wheezes.
07 December 2004, 02:05 PM
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Anne,
According to this http://www.samedaydoctor.co.uk you can have the test and result on same day. Dont know the cost though.
Chip
According to this http://www.samedaydoctor.co.uk you can have the test and result on same day. Dont know the cost though.
Chip
07 December 2004, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerome
I was commenting, in a light hearted way, that your post was pointless.
My first thought on reading it was that you were being a macho hairy chested "i don't know any queers" type of bloke. Are you in denial about something?
Dont know any queers either, nor am I in denial about anything.To the contrary in fact.
As for me having something to hide, I certainly haven't.
Chip